King County
Chemical Dependency Program Screener (Emergency Services Patrol .80)
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
Provide assistance and/or intervention to persons who are or appear to be incapacitated and/or intoxicated in the street or other public areas. Interventions include screening by visual inspection and brief conversation to determine the need for detox or other medical services. Incumbent picks up and transports clients to and from designated facilities and to areas of choice for the person being assisted. Provide assistance to homeless/low-income persons in need of transportation or resources. This recruitment may be used to fill up to 2 positions.
Who may apply This position is open to all qualified current career service and TLT King County employees who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 1/27/2026.
Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Work Schedule / Conditions We currently have two 0.8 FTE positions. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are typically 8 hours/day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with prior supervisory pre-approval.
Mission Critical Position Status This position has been designated Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Recruiter Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov
Responsibilities
Patrol assigned areas in a 15-passenger van, and respond to calls from 911 and others to pick up incapacitated/intoxicated persons in public places.
Conduct brief screening of the incapacitated/intoxicated person's condition and determine the final destination, unless pre-determined by police or medical personnel.
Assist incapacitated/intoxicated persons into the van. Clients may be resistant to directives to enter the van. Resistant behaviors range from actively aggressive (verbally hostile or physically violent) to passive resistance in not being able to independently enter the van without being physically lifted into the van by staff.
Monitor and intervene using de-escalation techniques which includes the use of least amount of physical force when physical or verbal altercations occur among other clients in the van while en-route.
Transport clients to community resources, with a focus on access to shelter, housing, treatment, medical and employment services.
Provide outreach and engagement services on the streets to offer service information and linkage to survival services and/or structured case management services.
Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with sobering staff, outreach staff and other service or resource organizations to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Maintain the safety and security of clients by using visual and auditory cues that indicate whether or not clients are stable and safe after pickup and during transit to final destination.
Minimize risk to self and team partner by using Universal Precaution principles while transporting clients who may have blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
Adhere to principles of standard defensive driving and compliance with state and local traffic regulations at all times despite distractions in the environment and or by clients in route to destination sites.
Perform job responsibilities in a manner that respects and promotes client dignity at all times even when challenged by clients or by-standers.
Operate two way radios in professional manner using proper radio etiquette in relaying and responding to calls.
Accurately complete paper written reports with handwriting that is legible, grammatically correct, and complete.
Enter electronic data by typing and saving data via computer to record information as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills
Basic knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
Knowledge of the Seattle downtown intersections.
Skill in detecting signs of intoxication and other substance use.
Minimum of two years of work experience working, engaging or intervening with persons who are in active addiction.
Skill in defusing verbal aggression, hostile or violent behavior.
Effective oral and written communication skills. May require skill testing to demonstrate effective communication skills.
Effective problem-solving skills using conflict resolution techniques, which result in positive outcomes, and the ability to apply patience and common sense as needed.
Effective interpersonal skills in working with and promoting positive teamwork.
Ability to sit in a restricted driving position in the van for an hour or more without stopping and stretching.
Ability to lift an average person weighing 150 pounds from the ground into the van without assistance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team that displays sound decision-making in the absence of onsite supervisory oversight.
Current CPR card or ability to attain within 90 days of hire.
Current Basic First Aid card or ability to attain within 90 days of hire.
Current certificate of completion of a Defensive Driving Course or the ability to obtain a King County Defensive Driving Training card within 90 days of hire.
Possession of a valid, unencumbered Washington State driver's license at the time of hire.
Ability to pass a post-offer/pre-employment physical examination.
Ability to pass a post-offer/pre-employment Washington State Patrol Background Check.
Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Knowledge of specific areas in which public inebriates and other substance users congregate in downtown Seattle.
Familiarity with 12 Step Programs, or other recovery models, including Stages of Change and its application to the Emergency Services Patrol (ESP) mission.
Direct experience interacting with the chronic homeless public inebriates as well as Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health issues.
Proficiency in English and Spanish.
One or more years of experience driving a large passenger van.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
Provide assistance and/or intervention to persons who are or appear to be incapacitated and/or intoxicated in the street or other public areas. Interventions include screening by visual inspection and brief conversation to determine the need for detox or other medical services. Incumbent picks up and transports clients to and from designated facilities and to areas of choice for the person being assisted. Provide assistance to homeless/low-income persons in need of transportation or resources. This recruitment may be used to fill up to 2 positions.
Who may apply This position is open to all qualified current career service and TLT King County employees who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 1/27/2026.
Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Work Schedule / Conditions We currently have two 0.8 FTE positions. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are typically 8 hours/day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with prior supervisory pre-approval.
Mission Critical Position Status This position has been designated Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Recruiter Greg Mallory, grmallory@kingcounty.gov
Responsibilities
Patrol assigned areas in a 15-passenger van, and respond to calls from 911 and others to pick up incapacitated/intoxicated persons in public places.
Conduct brief screening of the incapacitated/intoxicated person's condition and determine the final destination, unless pre-determined by police or medical personnel.
Assist incapacitated/intoxicated persons into the van. Clients may be resistant to directives to enter the van. Resistant behaviors range from actively aggressive (verbally hostile or physically violent) to passive resistance in not being able to independently enter the van without being physically lifted into the van by staff.
Monitor and intervene using de-escalation techniques which includes the use of least amount of physical force when physical or verbal altercations occur among other clients in the van while en-route.
Transport clients to community resources, with a focus on access to shelter, housing, treatment, medical and employment services.
Provide outreach and engagement services on the streets to offer service information and linkage to survival services and/or structured case management services.
Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with sobering staff, outreach staff and other service or resource organizations to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Maintain the safety and security of clients by using visual and auditory cues that indicate whether or not clients are stable and safe after pickup and during transit to final destination.
Minimize risk to self and team partner by using Universal Precaution principles while transporting clients who may have blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
Adhere to principles of standard defensive driving and compliance with state and local traffic regulations at all times despite distractions in the environment and or by clients in route to destination sites.
Perform job responsibilities in a manner that respects and promotes client dignity at all times even when challenged by clients or by-standers.
Operate two way radios in professional manner using proper radio etiquette in relaying and responding to calls.
Accurately complete paper written reports with handwriting that is legible, grammatically correct, and complete.
Enter electronic data by typing and saving data via computer to record information as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills
Basic knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
Knowledge of the Seattle downtown intersections.
Skill in detecting signs of intoxication and other substance use.
Minimum of two years of work experience working, engaging or intervening with persons who are in active addiction.
Skill in defusing verbal aggression, hostile or violent behavior.
Effective oral and written communication skills. May require skill testing to demonstrate effective communication skills.
Effective problem-solving skills using conflict resolution techniques, which result in positive outcomes, and the ability to apply patience and common sense as needed.
Effective interpersonal skills in working with and promoting positive teamwork.
Ability to sit in a restricted driving position in the van for an hour or more without stopping and stretching.
Ability to lift an average person weighing 150 pounds from the ground into the van without assistance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team that displays sound decision-making in the absence of onsite supervisory oversight.
Current CPR card or ability to attain within 90 days of hire.
Current Basic First Aid card or ability to attain within 90 days of hire.
Current certificate of completion of a Defensive Driving Course or the ability to obtain a King County Defensive Driving Training card within 90 days of hire.
Possession of a valid, unencumbered Washington State driver's license at the time of hire.
Ability to pass a post-offer/pre-employment physical examination.
Ability to pass a post-offer/pre-employment Washington State Patrol Background Check.
Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Knowledge of specific areas in which public inebriates and other substance users congregate in downtown Seattle.
Familiarity with 12 Step Programs, or other recovery models, including Stages of Change and its application to the Emergency Services Patrol (ESP) mission.
Direct experience interacting with the chronic homeless public inebriates as well as Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health issues.
Proficiency in English and Spanish.
One or more years of experience driving a large passenger van.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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